Best Online Psychology Programs in North Augusta, SC (2026)

North Augusta, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,630 to $27,310 per year for indexed programs. North Augusta has a population of about 24,928. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $89,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to North Augusta

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near North Augusta. Distances are calculated from North Augusta city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina psychology page.

Psychology Wages Near North Augusta

North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

North Augusta at a Glance

Other North Augusta-Area Cities With Psychology Programs

• Augusta, GA – 12.7 mi away (389,215 pop)
• Aiken, SC – 13.1 mi away (30,937 pop)
• Greenwood, SC – 47.9 mi away (42,279 pop)
• Lexington, SC – 53.1 mi away (20,988 pop)
• Orangeburg, SC – 62.7 mi away (31,666 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near North Augusta, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near North Augusta. The closest is Augusta University in Augusta, GA (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Voorhees University (49.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near North Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near North Augusta are: School Psychologist ($89,530), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($67,940), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of North Augusta?

Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta and has its own set of local psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is North Augusta an affordable place to study psychology?

North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.